Socal Eye

What Socal Eye does

SoCal Eye is a private, multi-location ophthalmology group headquartered in Long Beach, California, with a second clinic in Los Alamitos. Originally founded in 1964 by Dr. Ronald Hartman as Lakewood Eye Physicians, the practice has served Los Angeles and Orange Counties for more than 60 years under the SoCal Eye brand. It is staffed by seven board-certified, university-affiliated ophthalmologists and three board-certified optometrists supported by 51-100 total employees, and operates a private ambulatory surgery center and dedicated laser center in addition to its clinical sites.

The clinical offering spans cataract surgery with intraocular lens implants (including premium multifocal, toric, and RxSight Light Adjustable Lens options), refractive surgery (LASIK, PRK, EVO Visian ICL, and Refractive Lens Exchange), medical and surgical management of glaucoma and retinal conditions, cornea services (keratoconus, cross-linking, pterygium, corneal transplant), dry eye treatment, cosmetic eyelid and Botox procedures, comprehensive eye exams with advanced retinal imaging (Optomap), and participation in ophthalmic clinical trials. Underlying surgical technology includes femtosecond laser-assisted cataract systems, phacoemulsification, excimer lasers for refractive work, premium IOL platforms, and wide-field retinal imaging.

Revenue is generated across three primary streams: surgical and professional service fees (cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, retina, cosmetic), insurance reimbursement as a preferred provider under Medicare and major commercial payers (Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, Healthnet, Humana, United Healthcare, multiple HMOs/IPAs), and patient-financing revenue captured via Alphaeon Credit and CareCredit for non-covered premium IOL and elective refractive upgrades. Go-to-market relies on a regional physician-referral and optometrist co-management network with a dedicated concierge line, supplemented by insurance network participation, online scheduling, digital marketing (SEO, blog content), and social media presence; patient testimonials emphasize cataract and LASIK outcomes.

Name

Socal Eye

Website

https://socaleye.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SoCal Eye is a private, multi-location ophthalmology practice in Long Beach and Los Alamitos, California, delivering cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma care, and comprehensive eye services to patients across LA and Orange Counties since 1964.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Long Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Surgical Procedures: Revenue from cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma surgery, cornea procedures, retina treatments, and cosmetic eye procedures performed at their surgery center and laser center
2. Medical Insurance Reimbursement: Revenue from medical insurance plans including Medicare, covering ophthalmologic procedures. The practice is a preferred provider with most major insurance plans. Cataract surgery and other medically necessary procedures are covered by medical insurance, not vision plans.
3. Financing Programs: Revenue from financing arrangements with Alphaeon Credit and CareCredit, enabling patients to pay for procedures, premium IOLs, and out-of-pocket expenses through installment plans

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SoCal Eye is a multi-location ophthalmology medical practice that diagnoses and treats eye diseases and performs surgical vision correction procedures. Core services include cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation (including premium Light Adjustable, multifocal, and toric lenses), LASIK and refractive lens-exchange surgery, glaucoma management, cornea and retinal care, dry eye treatment, cosmetic eyelid and Botox procedures, and comprehensive eye examinations. Care is delivered by seven board-certified ophthalmologists and three optometrists across two clinic locations (Long Beach/Lakewood and Los Alamitos) supported by a private ambulatory surgery center and a refractive/cosmetic laser center.

Product overview

SoCal Eye is a comprehensive ophthalmology practice offering a unified suite of eye care services. The core portfolio includes surgical vision correction procedures (LASIK, PRK, EVO Visian ICL, Refractive Lens Exchange), cataract surgery with various IOL options (including premium Light Adjustable Lens), glaucoma treatment, cornea services, retina care, dry eye treatment, cosmetic procedures, and routine comprehensive eye exams. The practice also participates in clinical trials. Services are delivered through two clinic locations in Long Beach and Los Alamitos, California, with a dedicated surgery center for procedures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery Surgical removal of the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacement with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) to restore vision clarity, performed for adults with cataracts at the on-site surgery center using phacoemulsification and femtosecond laser technology.
• Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) by RxSight Premium intraocular lens implant that allows vision correction to be fine-tuned after cataract surgery using UV light treatments, enabling customized visual outcomes for patients seeking the most precise refractive result available through the practice.
• LASIK Laser vision correction procedure that reshapes the cornea to treat myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, performed at the SoCal Eye Laser Center using excimer laser technology for adults seeking to reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses.
• EVO Visian ICL Implantable collamer lens placed inside the eye between the iris and the natural lens to correct vision without removing corneal tissue, offered as a refractive surgery alternative to LASIK for patients with high myopia or thin corneas who are not ideal LASIK candidates.
• Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) Elective surgical replacement of the eye's natural clear lens with an intraocular lens to correct refractive errors, performed similarly to cataract surgery but before cataract development, primarily for patients with presbyopia or high refractive errors.
• PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) Flap-free laser vision correction procedure that removes the corneal epithelium and uses an excimer laser to reshape the cornea, indicated for patients who cannot have a corneal flap created for LASIK.
• Glaucoma Treatment Medical and surgical management of glaucoma including intraocular pressure monitoring, prescription eye drops, laser procedures, and filtration surgery to prevent optic nerve damage and vision loss in diagnosed patients.
• Corneal Services Diagnosis and treatment of corneal disorders including keratoconus, corneal collagen cross-linking, corneal transplant, pterygium (surfer's eye) removal, and uveitis for adult patients with cornea conditions.
• Retina Treatment Diagnosis and surgical treatment of retinal conditions including retinal tears, retinal detachment, and related emergencies to prevent permanent vision loss, often delivered on an urgent basis through the practice's surgery center.
• Dry Eye Treatment Evaluation and therapeutic treatment of dry eye syndrome using in-office diagnostic and treatment protocols for patients experiencing chronic ocular surface discomfort and visual disturbance.
• Cosmetic Procedures (Eyelid Surgery and Botox) Elective cosmetic procedures including eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) and Botox injections for aesthetic enhancement of the periorbital area, provided by board-certified ophthalmologists at the on-site cosmetic center.
• Comprehensive Eye Exams Full-scope eye health evaluations including visual acuity testing, slit lamp examination, Optomap wide-field retinal imaging, and glaucoma screening for adults and seniors to detect eye disease early and monitor refractive status.
• Clinical Trials Participation in clinical research studies evaluating new ophthalmic treatments, devices, and technologies, conducted by SoCal Eye physicians who serve as clinical research investigators, enabling qualifying patients to access investigational therapies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% of LASIK patients achieve 20/20 vision or better
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Southern California Optometrists (Co-Management Partners)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 40-year history of optometrist referrals for eye surgery. Recent Medicare protocol updates enable primary care optometrists to partner with SoCal Eye surgeons by providing pre- and post-operative visits, ensuring patients benefit from surgical skill and state-of-the-art technology while maintaining continuity of care with their regular optometrist. Benefits include convenience, peace of mind, and established doctor-patient relationships.
• MedicarecoreOthersMedicare Part B covers standard cataract surgery including surgeon and facility fees. SoCal Eye accepts Medicare assignment at their certified surgery center. Patients responsible for Part B deductible and 20% coinsurance.
• Major Insurance ProviderscoreOthersPreferred provider with most major insurance plans including PPO plans (Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, Healthnet, Humana, ILWU, United Healthcare, PHCS Network, First Health Network, Triwest) and HMO/IPA groups (HealthCare Partners/Optum, Caremore/Carelon, Premier IPA, Monarch/Optum, and many others).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NVISION Eye Centers: Multi-location California-based ophthalmology and refractive surgery chain offering cataract, LASIK, and premium IOL procedures. Directly comparable to SoCal Eye in service mix, premium IOL positioning, and Southern California footprint.
• Acuity Eye Group: PE-backed multi-clinic ophthalmology group operating across Southern California, offering cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, and retina services. Closely comparable operating model and regional overlap.
• Harvard Eye Associates: Multi-specialty ophthalmology practice in Orange County with multiple physicians and ASC capability. Geographic and service-mix overlap with SoCal Eye's LA/OC presence.
• Pacific Eye Institute: Upland-based multi-specialty ophthalmology group with multiple Southern California locations. Competes directly for premium cataract, LASIK, and retina cases in the inland SoCal corridor.
• Atlantis Eyecare: Multi-location ophthalmology and optometry group serving Orange County and Long Beach. Geographic and service-line overlap with SoCal Eye for cataract and comprehensive eye care.
• Assil Eye Institute: Beverly Hills/LA-based ophthalmology practice offering premium cataract, LASIK, and corneal procedures. Comparable premium-IOL positioning and surgical specialty mix.
• South Coast Eye Care Centers: Long Beach / South Bay multi-location ophthalmology practice with surgical and comprehensive services. Directly competes in SoCal Eye's primary Long Beach catchment.

Broad incumbents

• TLC Laser Eye Centers: National LASIK-focused refractive surgery chain. Shares SoCal Eye's LASIK/PRK/EVO ICL service line but operates as a broader incumbent rather than full-service ophthalmology.
• UCLA Health (Jules Stein Eye Institute): Academic ophthalmology center covering cataract, glaucoma, retina, and refractive procedures across LA. Larger, research-driven incumbent with overlapping service lines.
• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Ophthalmology): Multi-specialty health system with a high-volume ophthalmology department in Los Angeles. Broader incumbent providing overlapping cataract, retina, and refractive services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SoCal_Eye
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SoCalEyeDocs
• Facebookfacebook.com/SoCalEye
• Instagraminstagram.com/socaleye
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/socal-eye

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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